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3. Some could argue, and I'm sure have argued, DU was already an isolation of thoughts before.

Reply to canoeist52 (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 20, 2015, 10:06 PM

Aug 2015

After all it is a partisan website, allowing no Republican viewpoints to be shared here in a positive light. The groups are just a "secondary infection" (to follow the infectious disease analogy in the the video) of a preexisting condition.

Personally, I am deeply grateful for our isolation chamber. I find it refreshing to have a place to share and receive information without all the outside thought germs contaminating the mix.

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This is your brain on social media. And yes, including DU [View all] nolabear Aug 2015 OP

This is why I was saddened when DU 3 was rolled out with all the seperate rooms. canoeist52 Aug 2015 #1

Some could argue, and I'm sure have argued, DU was already an isolation of thoughts before. herding cats Aug 2015 #3

As far as the symbiotic argument is concerned, I realized there was something else going on. freshwest Aug 2015 #2

So, just the format and the authoritative voice is all it takes RadiationTherapy Aug 2015 #4

I agree with it because of other research and experience. nolabear Aug 2015 #5

I don't know about Alderdice, but I will look into his writing. RadiationTherapy Aug 2015 #6

You bet. Admittedly the video is very reductive but it has to be for its niche, I think. nolabear Aug 2015 #7